The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case concerned the registration of 'Prosecco' as a GI in Singapore. This Kat was interested to see a court finally address this argument Singapore has offered protection for GIs since 1999, but it only adopted a registration-based system in the last decade with the Geographical Indications Act 2014 ('GIA').

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the General Court (GC) answered this question in the affirmative in its decision in T-483/20 Tecnica Group , concerning trade mark protection of the shape of an icon of Italian fashion design and history: the Moon Boots. Registration ( No 10 168 441 ) was granted the following year.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

2,990,814 (the “‘814 Registration”), has been used in U.S. 1057(b), Poulsen claims the ‘814 Registration is prima facie evidence of the validity of the Mark, Poulsen’s ownership of the Mark, and Poulsen’s exclusive right to use the Mark in commerce. Poulsen claims the Mark, protected under U.S. Federal Trademark Reg.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The Department of Industry, which is the quasi-judicial authority responsible for filing, registration and other procedural aspects, has given a decision against McDonald’s. It was back in January 2011 when Future Enterprises had officially filed ‘Mac Coffee and Eagle device’ trademark before DOI. Facts of the case.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US. Has the Chinese Patent linkage framework worked as designed?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

It outlines trends, data and legal rights pertaining to patents, trade marks, designs, plant breeder rights ( PBR ) and copyright. Design certifications remained generally stable (with a small decrease) in 2020. Over the past decade, standard patent applications have shown an overall upward trend, with 2020 filings up 15% from 2011.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

These items have restricted production and remain in the market only for a short duration of time. They almost never re-enter the market again. This creates scarcity of the product in the market. Basic principles of economics dictate that when a product is scarce in nature, its demand in the market tends to increase.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. The order was temporarily stayed pending full authentication of the Colombian registrations. T]he one showed in the application is not mine.”

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The 19th Asean meeting, which took place in November 2011, saw the introduction of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. By integrating 16 nations’ markets, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) aspires to make it simpler for each nation’s goods and services to be available throughout the region.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In an otherwise straightforward Section 2(d) analysis, the Board ruled that confusion is likely between Respondent's registered marks MIRAGE BRANDS (standard form) and MIRAGE BRANDS & Design [BRANDS disclaimed], and Petitioner Mahender Sabhnani's previously used and registered mark ROYAL MIRAGE & Design , all for perfume.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Trademarks Act of 1999 does not forbid the use of names of gods or goddesses, religious symbols, or figurines in and of themselves; But it simply limits the registration of the mark under the Trademarks Act’s Section 9(2)(b), as is shown while reading the clause. 8] 2011 (48) PTC 235 (Del.) (DB) Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9].

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example (the details vary a little depending on defendant, but you get the picture): The STURGIS BIKE WEEK registration dates to 1997; defendants’ “Sturgis Motor Classic” came from 1997-98. During this period, defendants continued to grow and develop their inventory and marketed “Sturgis” and “Sturgis Motor Classic” rally products.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2023

In 2011, Hydronic began reverse-engineering Hetronic parts and contracted new suppliers to source them. When Abitron purchased Hydronic in 2014, they began selling products identical to Hetronic’s remote controls in foreign markets with the recognizable black-and-yellow coloring. if] such use is likely to cause confusion.”

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Trademark refers to the cumulation of distinctive sign/symbol, design, or combination which is exclusively associated with the products or services helping the targeted customers identify the same easily. This registration application for trademark of the hue, was sternly opposed by Cadbury’s staunch foe, Nestle. INTRODUCTION.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2023

An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US. Has the Chinese Patent linkage framework worked as designed?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

They are marketed through different, yet related, channels of trade (sports and entertainment, which were melded together as ESPN’s original name ). So, there you go—Metro-Goldin-Mayer and Pennsylvania State University are two different entities each associated with a distinctive roar connected to their institution.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Fourth, if not, can Trump circumvent the registration requirement by seeking a declaratory judgment, or will he have to comply with the registration requirement? There was also a provision allowing registration of an unpublished work, which would replace the common-law copyright with a federal statutory copyright.) 17 U.S.C. §

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The IPKat

JULY 26, 2021

MOCCA (and picture)’ as shown below, filed by a company named Rui Chang in March 2011, was approved for registration in China in May 2012 (No. The defence Rui Chang argued that the disputed trade mark was an originally designed combination of verbal and figurative elements with the fanciful word ‘MOCCA’.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The number of patent submissions from India has witnessed substantial growth, more than doubling between 2011 and 2021. Pandit He emphasized India’s excellent IP journey, highlighting a 36% increase in IP filings, as well as a significant increase in patents, design registrations, and trademarks.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Plaintiff had argued that all the rights pertaining to the film vests with them by virtue of an agreement with the producer entered in 2011. The Plaintiff has registrations over the marks ‘Purva’, ‘Purvankara’. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks launches IPO Grievance Portal. for approvals.

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IP Whiteboard

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In Australia, Manolo Blahnik owns a number of trade mark registrations including: Reg No. BGL and its subsidiaries ( BGL Group ), including Manolo Blahnik, manufacture, distribute and sell luxury shoes and accessories bearing the “MANOLO BLAHNIK” name and brand, which are sold in over 65 countries including Australia. Trade mark. 29 Apr 1992.

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